
Enjoy an exclusive in-home dining experience with a private French chef. Discover refined cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and beautifully crafted menus, prepared and served in the comfort of your own home.

Bring your guests together with an exceptional private dinner party. From intimate gatherings to elegant soirées, Chef Gilbert creates bespoke French menus and memorable dining experiences in Hudson Valley and NYC.

Make birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, and special occasions unforgettable. Enjoy personalized private chef services, creative seasonal menus, and refined French gastronomy tailored to your celebration.

Enjoy the luxury of having your own private chef for a day, several days, or an entire week. Whether at your home, vacation rental, or private residence, Chef Gilbert takes care of your daily meals with customized menus, fresh ingredients, and effortless hospitality.
For me, cooking is about bringing people together through memorable private dining experiences. It’s about shared laughter, familiar flavors, and the joy of creating moments around the table. Because great food does more than satisfy — it creates lasting memories.
Trained in France, I spent over 20 years perfecting my craft in professional kitchens before becoming a private and yacht chef. Along the way, travel and new culinary discoveries shaped my style, blending refined French gastronomy with fresh inspiration from around the world.
I believe exceptional cuisine begins with outstanding ingredients and genuine passion. Every seasonal menu is thoughtfully crafted with care, creativity, and attention to detail, bringing a personal touch to every private chef experience in the Hudson Valley and New York City.
« I create refined French cuisine with Asian influences, showcasing the finest seasonal ingredients
from the Hudson Valley. Rooted in a farm-to-table philosophy, every dish celebrates
freshness, flavor, and craftsmanship. »
Originally trained in France, I am a private chef with 25 years of culinary experience across professional restaurants, private dining, yacht galleys, bakery, and pastry.
My cooking is rooted in refined French gastronomy and enriched by Asian influences, international inspiration, and a deep appreciation for seasonal ingredients. I believe exceptional food begins with quality produce, precise technique, and a genuine passion for hospitality.
Today, I bring this experience to private homes and vacation residences throughout the Hudson Valley and New York City. Whether preparing an intimate dinner, a special celebration, or daily meals during a multi-day stay, I create fully customized menus designed around your preferences and the occasion.
My goal is simple: to offer more than a meal — a personal, elegant, and memorable dining experience, where every detail is taken care of and every guest feels welcome.
“An Unforgettable Private Dining Experience”
Our private dinner in the Hudson Valley was exceptional. The French cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and beautifully crafted menu made the entire evening feel effortless and truly special. An outstanding private chef experience!
“French Gastronomy at Its Finest”
We loved every moment of our private dining experience in NYC. Every dish was creative, elegant, and full of flavor, blending authentic French gastronomy with subtle Asian influences. A truly remarkable culinary experience.
“The Perfect Chef for a Special Occasion”
From the first conversation to the final course, everything was impeccable. Our private chef created a personalized menu that delighted every guest. If you're looking for an exceptional French private chef, look no further!
Based in the Hudson Valley, Chef Gilbert offers private chef services throughout the region and in New York City. From elegant private dinners and dinner parties to multi-day chef services in vacation homes, each experience brings personalized French cuisine and attentive hospitality directly to you.
Chef Gilbert serves clients in the Hudson Valley, including Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Saugerties, and surrounding areas, as well as New York City.